2) Kieran Gibbs
Gibbs missed 33 games for Arsenal in the 2009-10 season. For the remainder of the season, the English defender was absent for a major portion playing the role of the second choice left-back after Gael Clichy was injured.
Even after progressing to the position of the first choice left-back for Arsene Wenger's squad, Gibbs was unable to make full use of the opportunity. In the first leg of the game against Sunderland at home, Gibbs suffered apparent stomach problems five minutes into the second half. The following month, he underwent a hernia operation and was expected to be ruled out for at least six months.
His injury record continued in the 2012-13 season as Gibbs missed 18 games for Arsenal due to a muscle pull.
Gibbs, along with Arsenal team-mate Theo Walcott, started off his England career as a consistent member of England’s U19 and U21 squad in 2008 and 2009 respectively. He scored two goals for his side in a pre-tournament friendly, while sitting out most of the season for the Gooners.
His first appearance for the England senior squad came in 2010 in a friendly against Hungary. He was included in the 2013 squad for England by new manager Roy Hodgson. Although the defender was fit at the close of last season. he was omitted from the squad that travelled to France.
